Best Schools in Lincoln Park, Michigan
11 schools · 8 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High
Choosing a school in Lincoln Park?
Use this page to compare every school in Lincoln Park by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hoover School
Elementary · Lincoln Park School District of the City of. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
John Paul II Catholic School
Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Max Paun School
Elementary · Lincoln Park School District of the City of. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Lincoln Park for 2026 are Hoover School (7.5/10), John Paul II Catholic School (7.0/10), and Max Paun School (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$117,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$117,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.5/10 despite 87% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lincoln Park schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lincoln Park
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoover School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | John Paul II Catholic School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Max Paun School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Earl F Carr School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Keppen School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln Park Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Lincoln Park High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Raupp School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | James Foote School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Lafayette School | 4.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.8/10
- Median household income
- $57,183
- Median home value
- $117,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
18% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Lincoln Park compares
Michigan rank
#253 of 372
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$57k
78% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
11
About Schools in Lincoln Park, Michigan
Lincoln Park, Michigan has 10 ranked public schools with a citywide average score of 6.2 out of 10. That average lands in the mid-range, but it masks real variation across the system. The schools span elementary through high school, and four of them — 40% of the ranked total — score 7 or above, a concentration of stronger performers that gives parents meaningful options to target.
Mixter School leads the city with a 7.6, the highest score among all ranked Lincoln Park schools. Three elementary schools cluster just below it: Earl F. Carr School and Keppen School each score 7.5, while Max Paun School earns a 7.4. Those four schools sit roughly 1.2 to 1.4 points above the citywide average, a gap that's material on a 10-point scale. Lincoln Park Middle School scores 6.5, placing just above the city average as students transition out of elementary.
The 40% share scoring 7 or above is the most useful signal for comparison shoppers. It means strong options exist and aren't rare — but they aren't evenly spread. The top four schools carry the weight of the high end, while the remaining ranked schools pull the average closer to 6. Parents with elementary-age children benefit most from this distribution: Carr, Keppen, and Paun are tightly clustered and all above 7.4, giving families three strong elementary targets within the same city.
Attendance boundaries determine which school a family is assigned to, and in a city of 10 ranked schools, your address matters more than you might expect. The gap between the top-performing schools and the citywide average is large enough to drive real differences in experience. Before settling on a neighborhood, verify which school zone you'd fall into and compare that school's score against the alternatives. Families who do this homework can reliably land in Lincoln Park's top tier.
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 280 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 2 | 293 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 3 | 306 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 4 | 330 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 | ||
| 5 | 285 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 6 | 300 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.5 | ||
| 7 | 462 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.4 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | John Paul II Catholic School
Private
98 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.0 | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,060 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 students · 12th–12th | 5.8 |
| 2 | 1,391 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
Schools in Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park, Michigan · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$57,183
Median Home Value
$117,400
Median Rent
$972/mo
Population
39,511
College Educated
11%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
22.1%
Community Profile
Lincoln Park has a median household income of $57,183. It is a community where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $117,400, with a median rent of $972/month. The area has a poverty rate of 22.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 8
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 2
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Common questions about schools in Lincoln Park, Michigan
How many schools are in Lincoln Park, Michigan?
Lincoln Park has 11 schools, including 10 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Lincoln Park, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Lincoln Park is 5.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Lincoln Park, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Lincoln Park on MySchoolScout is Hoover School with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Lincoln Park, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Lincoln Park on MySchoolScout is Hoover School with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Lincoln Park, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Lincoln Park on MySchoolScout is Lincoln Park Middle School with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What is the best high school in Lincoln Park, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Lincoln Park on MySchoolScout is Lincoln Park High School with a composite score of 5.5/10.
How many school districts serve Lincoln Park, Michigan?
Lincoln Park is served by 1 school district: Lincoln Park School District of the City of.
What is the education level in Lincoln Park, Michigan?
According to Census data, 11% of adults in Lincoln Park have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Lincoln Park, Michigan?
The median household income in Lincoln Park is approximately $57,183 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Lincoln Park, Michigan?
Yes, Lincoln Park has 1 private school alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is John Paul II Catholic School with a score of 7.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln Park, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Lincoln Park is 14.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lincoln Park, Michigan?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.